Comments on: back to school for cloth napkins

By: Tara

Tara — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:42:13 +0000

I thought that maybe my family was weird. I’m so glad that there are other families out there using cloth napkins. My dad never let us use paper napkins, would never even buy paper towels. Now I’m a married lady with a family and we use nothing but cloth napkins. We feel the same about meals. We eat together and we cherish our family time with our blessing of ample food. What a nice idea about the classroom napkins. In today’s climate of going green, it sure is nice to see some practical ideas to teach kids how to conserve.

By: Abdulkarim

Abdulkarim — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:02:19 +0000

So for Chrsitmas we pull names now that the family has gotten older and larger but as Mom I am always looking for something less expensive to do for each family…I think I've found it! Thanks for the great idea, I've done holiday themed napkins but never thought of everyday…duh!;…

By: Jen Anderson

Jen Anderson — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:10:43 +0000

I’ve used cloth napkins since I moved out of my parents’ house. I picked up the habit from a friend whose Mom is from France. It’s so easy just to toss them in the wash that I’m surprised that anyone would use paper napkins.

What a great idea to offer them to the class! Maybe some other parents will get the idea to start using them at home too.

I’m just learning to sew with a machine, so maybe I’ll make a few as practice. Thanks for the inspiration!

By: True Up » Archive » Textile Stew: 08/31/09

True Up » Archive » Textile Stew: 08/31/09 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:26:55 +0000

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By: Mary Ann/Ca

Mary Ann/Ca — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:18:15 +0000

So for Chrsitmas we pull names now that the family has gotten older and larger but as Mom I am always looking for something less expensive to do for each family…I think I’ve found it! Thanks for the great idea, I’ve done holiday themed napkins but never thought of everyday…duh!

By: Penny

Penny — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:30:01 +0000

Weeks–Your writing about the sacredness of shared meals reminds me of these words of Martin Buber: “One eats in holiness and the table becomes an altar.” Yes.

Craft Nectar readers: FunQuilts fabric really does make lovely napkins–look here for some I made with the Wild Bunch line: http://quiltthebigidea.blogspot.com/2009/03/dressing-up-my-ktichen-table.html

I notice Bill and Weeks have some fabric from their earlier fabric lines on sale: http://www.funquilts.com/gallery/fabrics/salefabrics.html
I may have to do a little shopping. . .

By: Deana

Deana — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:26:30 +0000

I love this idea! I made 120 round cloth napkins for our wedding and we use them all the time. Just Kona cotton so it’s easy to wash and they line dry flat. But I’d never thought about a collection bag and taking them to parties! I’m going to mention this to hostesses in the future. What type of bag do you use for the collection bag?

By: Mary P

Mary P — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:08:08 +0000

I’ve always used nothing but cloth napkins, since I was a child. I never really thought about using anything else. But I love the idea of offering them to the classroom. I guess I just never thought that the kids wouldn’t know what to do with them.

By: erica

erica — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:16:12 +0000

What a great idea!

We use cloth napkins at home (even thought it’s just myself and my husband … for now) and even with just the two of us I’m amazed at how much paper we save. Such fun to share this tradition with a classroom!